Father's Day gift guide

By Pam Carroll on 25 August 2009

Let someone else buy the socks and jocks for dad this Father's Day. If you really want to win "favourite child" status, go for a tech present — there's plenty of great gear to choose from this year.

For something completely new, why not buy him a digital radio? DAB+ broadcasts officially launched nationwide earlier this month, and with its clearer signals and text scrolling, what's not to love? Of course, dad needs a new digital radio to tune in, which is where you and our CNET Best DAB+ digital radios round-up comes in.

If a radio is not the go, we've also rounded up the hottest phones, cameras, laptops and GPS devices that have the most appeal to dad. There's something for everyone in each round-up, whether your father is a geek personified or can't find the On switch.

  • Best mobile phones for Father's Day

    Whoever your dad is we have him covered in our best round-up of mobile phones for Father's Day.

  • Best DAB+ digital radios

    Digital radio is finally here, but what equipment do you need to receive it? We look at eight different receivers to find the best.

  • Laptops for Father's Day

    No idea about what to get dad? Got a huge budget just kicking around? Well you could buy a laptop...

  • Cameras and camcorders for Father's Day

    There are enough digital cameras and camcorders out there to make the clued up, keen-eyed technophile wince. So, we've narrowed down the field a bit to make your Father's Day gift shopping a little bit easier.

  • GPS navigators for Father's Day

    Is dad continually late because he's lost? Are mum and dad bickering constantly about whether she meant that left or the other left? If so, we think you know what you should get dad for Father's Day. And, no, we're not thinking about a new wife...

Topics: camcorders, cameras, father's day, gift guide, gps, laptops, phones, gifts for dad, dad, father

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